People On The Move

Former COO Justin Messer succeeds Tim Wilson, who remains as chairman.

Former Angel Oak exec hired to newly created position at Conn.-based firm.

Austin Niemiec becomes chief revenue officer for Rocket Mortgage; Mike Fawaz succeeds him as EVP.

Baiju Thakkar brings nearly 25 years of IT experience to the position.

Kimberly Evers has over two decades of banking experience.

Nayda McKain has been with mortgage loan servicer since 2019.

Kathryn Edelen will helm eastern division, while Lynette Hale-Lee will run the western.

Jennifer Kennelly appointed as senior director.

Gurp Bhandal has over two decades of experience, most recently with Amerisave

Three veterans named controller, regulatory counsel, and deputy chief economist.